Academic Departments, Programs, and SIPs
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This community contains collections of each academic department, major, and program at Kalamazoo College, including Senior Individualized Projects (SIPS).
In order to browse SIPs, click on a department name and then on "Senior Individualized Projects."
All materials in the Kalamazoo College Digital Archive are subject to Title 17 of the U.S. Code.
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African Studies [11]
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American Studies [2]
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Anthropology and Sociology [814]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Anthropology and Sociology Department -
Art and Art History [375]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Art and Art History Department -
Biology [1871]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Biology Department -
Chemistry [890]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Chemistry Department -
Chinese Language and Literature Program [7]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Chinese Program -
Classics [81]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Classics Department -
Computer Science [228]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Computer Science Department -
Critical Ethnic Studies [10]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Critical Ethnic Studies Major -
East Asian Studies [23]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College East Asian Studies Major -
Economics and Business [1179]
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Education [574]
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English [1010]
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Environmental Studies [10]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Environmental Studies Concentration -
First Year Seminar Program [0]
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Food and Farming Justice Experiential Learning Pathway [34]
SIPs and other materials related to food and farming justice. -
German Studies [113]
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Health Science Program [420]
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History [765]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College History Department -
Human Development and Social Relations (HDSR) [73]
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Interdepartmental Studies [12]
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International and Area Studies (IAS) [28]
Documents from the International and Area Studies (IAS) interdisciplinary major -
Japanese Language and Literature [27]
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Language Courses [0]
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Mathematics [255]
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Music [108]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Music Department -
Philosophy [295]
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Physical Education [218]
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Physics [322]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Physics Department -
Political Science [801]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Political Science Department -
Psychology [940]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Psychology Department -
Religion [172]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Religion Department -
Romance Languages (French and Spanish) [327]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Romance Languages Department, including materials from both Spanish and French language and literature. -
Shared Passages Seminars [1]
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Theatre Arts [334]
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Women, Gender, and Sexuality [20]
Documents from the Kalamazoo College Women, Gender, and Sexuality Concentration
Recent Submissions
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Colorism Toward the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Community in the Makeup Industry
(2021-02-01)Growing up, I had only used makeup products that were much lighter than my normal skin tone to fit into the ideal beauty standards. Why? Colorism. We are living in a world where society in which people are judged based on ... -
The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Small Businesses, with a Focus on Customer Relationship Management
(2021-02-01)The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect that social media marketing has on small businesses, specifically focusing on customer relationship management. The following literature review lays the groundwork for ... -
Gauging the Impact of Social Media Influencers on Brand Reputation and Purchase Intent
(2021-02-01)The purpose of this research is to explore the reach that social media influencers have on consumers and their purchasing processes. Specifically, the variables observed are brand equity with respect to brand reputation ... -
The Effect of American Fast-Food Marketing Strategies on Fast Food Consumption in China
(2020-11-01)While many studies have researched the increasing obesity rates in China, the only common factor that each study has focused on is the effect diet has on health. This focus on dietary health effects in tandem with the ... -
The Extent to Which LGBTQ+ Beauty Influencers Have Made a Sociocultural Impact on Cosmetic Consumers
(2020-11-01)The purpose of this study is to find out to what extent the public has accepted LGBTQ+ influencers in comparison to traditionally straight female influencers on visually based social media platforms such as YouTube and ... -
What are the Regional and Personal, Economic and Moral, Effects of US Immigration Policy and Procedures at the US-Mexico Border? A Study on the (economic and moral) Impact of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy
(2020-11-23)The border that divides the United States and Mexico has had a long and complicated history. U.S. Immigration law is even more complex and confusing as to how it works. As a country that prides itself on being a country ... -
The Economic Impact of Professional Sporting Events
(2021-02-01)An important indicator of the success of brand equity within the sports industry is calculating and estimating the financial impact that sponsors and teams have on one another. Sponsorships in sports have been an important ... -
The Effect of COVID-19 On the Sports Entertainment Industry
(2020-02-01)The purpose of this study is to explore the how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the sports entertainment industry. The research examines the motivations that fans endure when watching live sports, and how the psychology ... -
Emerging Fashion Resale Marketplaces : a Comparative Analysis of the REALREAL inc. and EBay inc.
(2020-11-01)This study utilizes comparative financial analysis to better understand the newly defined online fashion resale marketplace industry. This paper begins with an overview of resale marketplaces, marketplace forces, and current ... -
The Effects of Economic Shocks on Consumer Sentiment and Spending in the Short-run and the Long-run
(2021-02-01)The field of economics is rapidly growing over the last centuries. New theories and economic models are being created every day in order to solve some of the most important problems humanity comes across. A pretty important ... -
Redefining Asset Class: Is Bitcoin a Hedge, a Diversifier, or a Safe Haven Asset?
(2020-11-01)Cryptocurrencies and crypto assets have tremendously gained traction in adoption and mentions over the past decade. Supposedly a disruptive force to traditional finance, cryptocurrency is considered an entirely different ... -
An Analysis of Housing Displacement Caused by Economic Development Measures in Detroit
(2020-11-01)This paper looks into displacement that is caused by gentrification and other economic development measures in the United States. It looks at the causes of displacement, the effects that it has on those displaced, and ... -
A Meta-Analysis Examining Effects on Student Grades as Well as Government Economic Policies to Coincide with Them
(2020-11-01)Despite having the largest economy in the world, and being viewed by many as the world leader, America has many problems with its education system. Money is not the problem, but rather where this money goes is. The United ... -
Concentration and Consolidation in the American News Media Industry
(2021-02-01)The purpose of this paper is to explore how and why the American news media industry, particularly the newspaper sector, has evolved into the market it is today. This study utilizes a consumer perception study to gauge ... -
Case Study : Dynamic Pricing and the Golf Industry
(2020-11-01)This case study focuses on dynamic pricing schemes in the golf industry. The study uses information about other markets that implement dynamic pricing strategies to provide information regarding the tactic and its ... -
An Examination of Film Consumption And the Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic
(2021-02-01)The purpose of this study is to examine the changing consumption habits of film viewers. After reviewing the literature, it was clear that a shift was expected from consumers and the corporations that dominate the entertainment ... -
The Problem of the Pythagorean Women: Their Identities, Values, and Writings
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021-02-01)In the 6th century B.C.E. the mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras formed a community of like-minded followers. They studied math and philosophy and lived by the guiding principle of harmony. Importantly, the Pythagorean ... -
Catholicism’s Role in Mexican Immigrants Journey to the United States
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2020-12-01)The goal of the essay was to understand the hardship an immigrant faces when leaving their country. It is a life-changing decision with many risks involved. Religion was and still is a token of hope for most immigrants. ... -
Morality and Demons : Indigenous Resistance in Guaman Poma’s Nueva Corónica
(2020-12-01)The Spanish arrival in Peru began a continuous process of cosmological interlocking and redefinition under the colonial structure. Political and economic control necessitated domination of the spirit alongside the body, ... -
1963 Bach Festival Program and Brochure
(Kalamazoo College, 1963)The 1963 Bach Festival was performed March 1-3. The guest artists for this year were Joyce Zastrow, Charles Graves, Robert Johnson, Betty Leroy, Jeanne Highlander, Sven Hansell, and Voldemar Rushevics. It was directed by ...